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Finance

Finance students have the opportunity to become a member of The Student Investment Trust at Gannon, which allows students to apply the concepts learned in their coursework by investing trust money in the stock and bond markets.

The Dahlkemper School of Business was the first business school
in northwestern Pennsylvania with both undergraduate and graduate
programs to receive global accreditation by the Accreditation Council
for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Dahlkemper School of Business delivers a values-centered
business curriculum that provides students with advanced business
knowledge through the development of critical-thinking skills, effective
communication skills, ethics-based decision making, comprehension of
global business concepts, leadership and team-building skills, and the
desire to become a lifelong learner.

You Will Learn

Finance students will develop an understanding of financing, business investments, optimal dividend payments, lending regulations, and financial products and services. Combining a major in finance with another area of business specialization, such as accounting or entrepreneurship, will provide students with the necessary skills to gain a competitive edge and become more marketable in today’s business field.

You Will Experience

Students will experience an innovative education in the Center for Business Ingenuity, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and global software through the SAP® University Alliances program. Students will receive hands-on opportunities through internships and service-learning projects with local and national businesses, as well as through the unique collaboration between Gannon University’s Dahlkemper School of Business, Small Business Development Center and Erie Technology Incubator.

You Will Achieve

Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following positions in the field of finance:

financial advisor

financial analyst or wealth manager

financial manager

financial or estate planner

insurance agent or broker

investment banker

portfolio manager

professional sales

You will Study

Students obtaining a degree in business administration are able
to choose from 10 concentrations to prepare for a career in the field of their
choice. Students also have the opportunity to complete the Master of Business
Administration or Master of Public Administration degree with one additional
year of study through the five-year MBA/MPA program.

The Dahlkemper School of Business offers innovative courses to
prepare students to become business leaders in the global economy. Three of the
many course selections are:

BCOR 240: Marketing in
the Global Environment

Students in this course will learn the process of creating and
presenting a marketing plan by applying the strategic decisions of marketing,
including capturing marketing insights, connecting with customers, shaping
market offerings, delivering customer value and successfully growing the
business enterprise.

ENTR 310:
Organizational Innovation

An examination of where entrepreneurs get their ideas and
discover different types of entrepreneurial opportunities will be studied. This
course focuses on understanding the process of idea generation, idea evaluation
and developing a comprehensive business plan.

BCOR 485: Global
Policy and Strategy

As a project-based course, Global Policy and Strategy requires
students to integrate analytical skills by analyzing business opportunities and
challenges to make more effective business decisions.

Liberal Studies Core

The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.

You Will Earn

Salaries in business vary depending on the location and type of
organization.

accounting: $67,190

distribution manager: $86,630

finance manager: $117,990

financial analyst: $80,310

healthcare manager: $94,500

human resources manager: $104,440

insurance underwriter: $65,040

market research analyst: $62,150

marketing manager: $128,750

sales manager: $113,860

All salary information is compiled from data gathered from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) and/or PayScale (payscale.com).